Paris Jackson looks downcast as she heads on night out after sharing emotional tribute to late grandfather Joe Jackson
Her grandfather Joe Jackson passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday from pancreatic cancer.
And Paris Jackson looked forlorn as she headed on a night out with pals in LA on Friday.
The celebrity offspring, 20, who rocked her typically edgy style, appeared to seek solace in her female friend, with the pair holding hands as they made their way to the club.
Keeping distracted: Paris Jackson looked forlorn as she headed on a night out with pals in LA on Friday after taking to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her late grandfather Joe Jackson
Paris donned a cream silky vest top and shrugged a purple dip-die furry cardigan around her shoulders for the night out.
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Showing off her quirky fashion sense, the eldest child of Michael Jackson paired the look with black floral trousers and chunky patent black boots.
She styled her long brunette tresses in loose waves and donned an array of beaded necklaces and her signature black winged eyeliner.
Sweet: The celebrity offspring, 20, who rocked her typically edgy style, appeared to seek solace in her female friend, with the pair holding hands as they made their way to the club
It comes after Paris wrote on social media that she is choosing to 'celebrate life', after paying tribute to Joe in a heartbreaking Instagram post, where she shared a picture of her hand holding Joe's hand in a hospital bed.
She wrote: 'Spending those last few moments with you were everything. Being able to tell you everything I needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing.
'Everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you.
Heartbreaking: Paris took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to her grandfather Joe, and revealed she once made him 'promise' he would visit her as a ghost
Tribute: Paris posted a loving tribute to her grandfather via Instagram and revealed she once made him 'promise' to visit her as a ghost
The star called Joe 'the first true Jackson' and wrote that the patriarch was the 'strongest man I know' and 'one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live'.
She continued: 'I will cherish every moment with you til the day I die, especially our last moments.
'Being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know.
Loving memories: The star called Joe 'the first true Jackson' and wrote that the patriarch was the 'strongest man I know' and 'one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live'
'Quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way.'
Speaking candidly about the promise her beloved grandfather had made before his passing, she wrote: 'I made you promise me you’ll come visit me. you agreed and i’m going to hold you to it. and I promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over.
'To never be forgotten. My great grandchildren will know who Joseph Jackson is. i love you grandpa. So so so much that words can’t describe.
'I have immense gratitude for you, and always will. We all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. Rest in peace and transition. I’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.'
Tragedy: His death comes almost nine years to the day that his son Michael passed away on June 25, 2009 (Jackson and his son Michael in 2005 above)
The patriarch was the driving force behind the hit 1970s band The Jackson Five as well as the man who helped shape the image of his son Michael Jackson and his daughter Janet - both who turned into global superstars.
Paris' father Michael - who had the monster hits Thriller, Beat It and The Man In The Mirror - died on June 25, 2009.
After his shock passing, Prince went to live with his grandmother Katherine along with Paris and Blanket.
The kids Michael left behind: Prince with Blanket and Paris at the Michael Forever Tribute Concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2011
